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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 652.11 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 652.11 and 295.62 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 652.11 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/652.11 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 652.11 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 192,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,776.76/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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